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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,867.62, 48,117.18 and 18,951.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,867.62, 48,117.18 and 18,951.93 is: 26,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,867.62 : 48,117.18 = 18,951.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,867.62/48,117.18 = 18,951.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,867.62x = 48,117.18 × 18,951.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,867.62x = 911,913,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,913,427.16/34,867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,153.59

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